This daily vocabulary list from 22 December 2025 is based on The Hindu editorial vocabulary. Each word has English meaning, Hindi meaning, part of speech, example sentence, synonyms and antonyms so that SSC, banking, UPSC and other competitive exam aspirants can revise quickly with real editorial context.
Daily The Hindu Editorial Vocab – 22 December 2025
| Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) | Part of Speech | Example Sentence | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequestration | State of being alone or kept apart from others | अलगाव, अकेलापन | Noun | Many writers prefer sequestration to focus on their work. | Solitude, Isolation, Privacy | Society, Company, Fellowship |
| Ravaged | Destroyed or badly damaged, especially by violence or disaster | तबाह, बर्बाद | Adjective / Verb | The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages. | Destroyed, Devastated, Ruined | Recovered, Restored, Rebuilt |
| Feud | Long and bitter fight or dispute between people or groups | झगड़ा, दीर्घकालिक दुश्मनी | Noun | The family feud continued for several generations. | Conflict, Rivalry, Dispute | Harmony, Peace, Agreement |
| Comeuppance | Just punishment or fate that someone deserves | योग्य दंड, मिला हुआ फल | Noun | In the end, the corrupt officer got his comeuppance. | Punishment, Retribution, Justice | Forgiveness, Pardon, Release |
| Adjudicate | Make an official decision about a problem or dispute | निर्णय करना, फ़ैसला सुनाना | Verb | The panel will adjudicate on the complaints received. | Judge, Decide, Determine | Hesitate, Waver, Delay |
| Motif | Main theme, idea, or recurring element in a work | मुख्य आकृति / विषय, आवर्ती विचार | Noun | Poverty is a recurring motif in his novels. | Theme, Topic, Pattern | Aside, Tangent |
| Counterfeit | Made to look like something real in order to deceive | नकली, जाली | Adjective / Noun / Verb | Police seized a large amount of counterfeit currency. | Fake, Bogus, Imitation | Real, Genuine, Authentic |
| Remit | (Here) to lessen or relax; to stop applying something strictly | कम करना, शिथिल करना | Verb | We must not remit our efforts until the goal is achieved. | Reduce, Relax, Diminish | Intensify, Continue, Maintain |
| Startling | Very surprising or shocking | चौंकाने वाला | Adjective | The data show a startling rise in online frauds. | Astonishing, Shocking, Remarkable | Ordinary, Expected, Common |
Tip for aspirants: Read this 22 December 2025 vocabulary list twice and then write your own sentences in English and Hindi to retain these editorial words for exam usage.